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If you are brokenhearted today, if you are grieving, if your spirit is crushed, God is near. “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” (Psalm 34:18) God recognizes the very particular ways you are stinging and is concerned for you.

Whatever you are facing today is not lost on God. “God looked on the Israelites and was concerned about them.” (Exodus 2:25) What we know for certain is twofold: God is not the author of suffering and God is a redeemer. If you’re wrestling with how to think about COVID-19 theologically, you’re not alone. “For he does not willingly bring affliction or grief to anyone.” (Lamentations 3:33) Whether you or your loved ones are confined at home, hospitalized, separated by geography, you need not fear, for God is present even in the darkest valleys. “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.” (Psalm 23:4) And yet from the isolation of the whale’s belly, Jonah cried out to God and God heard. When we endure suffering, it can be hard to feel that God is near. From deep in the realm of the dead I called for help, and you listened to my cry.” (Jonah 2:2) “In my distress I called to the Lord, and he answered me. In this moment, notice God’s gracious eyes on you. Hagar experienced social distancing and isolation when she fled in desperation to the desert! There she came to know God as the one who truly saw her. “She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: ‘You are the God who sees me,’ for she said, “I have now seen the One who sees me.” (Genesis 16:13) These Scriptures have helped us overcome challenges by reminding us of God’s love, mercy, and grace-even amidst the worst of times-may they do the same for you. We pray you will discover fresh hope and encouragement from these Scriptures that testify to God’s steadfast faithfulness in the midst of chaos. By no means is this an exhaustive list, however it is a list of Scriptures that we have found helpful in the face of adversity. In this piece we share 20 Scriptures to help you navigate this challenging season of COVID-19 to help you discern God’s voice. Having both worked in disaster and humanitarian crises around the globe, including responding to public health emergencies, we have found strength and comfort in Scripture.

Scriptures that testify to God’s steadfast faithfulness in the midst of COVID-19.